British artist Lord Frederick Leighton (1830-1896) enjoyed considerable fame during his career, although his realistic, academic style was no longer appreciated in the decades after his death. However, his works of art are experiencing a revival today such as the moving Music Lesson above. The student on our right is identified as Connie Gilchrist, who later […]
British artist Edward Poynter (1836-1919) earned fame for his historical paintings. However, he also created some memorable interpretations of women such as the haunting A Day Dream above. Below is a portrait of his soon to be wife Agnes Macdonald, who was an accomplished pianist. Do you think she posed or at least was the […]
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